Join us for a fantastic space themed event @ The Bale House Visitor Centre with local astronomy groups, guest speakers & constellation walk

Join us for our second Dark Skies event at the Bale House Visitor Centre in Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve.

18:00- Light Pollution workshop, learn about how light pollution can affect local wildlife with Sam Nicholas from the High Weald National Landscape Partnership.

19:00-20:00- A space talk with Doug Edworthy. Doug has had a passion for astronomy since 1957 when he first heard Sputnik's beeps on the radio. He is interested in astro-photography, binocular astronomy, and sharing his hobby with other people.

Doug is a STEM Ambassador and loves outreach with adults and children. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of many local amateur astronomical societies

20:00-20:45- A night-time walk on the Firehills using red torches, which preserve night vision and are wildlife friendly.

Throughout the event, local groups Fairlight Astronomers & Sussex Sidewalk Astronomers will have their stargazing equipment set up, you will be able to look through their telescopes to view the wonderous night sky.

Please note- if the weather is bad, the talks will still take place, however if the sky isn't clear the walk may not take place.

Refreshments will be available.

With thanks to Sussex Lund for funding this event

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